Community Phlebotomist - Uttoxeter, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Uttoxeter, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Band 2 Community Phlebotomist - 0.8 WTE 30 hours a week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Community Phlebotomist to join our community nursing teams covering the Uttoxeter, Draycott and surrounding villages.

The post will based across the District Nursing teams in the various teams covering all the GP practices in this area.

We are looking for someone who will work alongside our District Nursing teams and the other Phlebotomists covering the Burton and Barton DN teams.

You will be visiting patients in their own homes and also residential care homes where you will be undertaking venepuncture.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and time management skills, to be able to co-ordinate your own workload and work on your own initiative.

Past experience and training in phlebotomy preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Car driver required, as the post holder will be required to travel between sites.

main duties - as per JD

The post holder will be visiting patient in the community area of Uttoxeter, Draycott, Barton, Yoxall and Alrewas to obtain blood samples.

This post will also involve visiting patient in care homes.

You will be expected to work alongside all the DN team and manage your own diary and workload to meet the needs of the service

Full support and training will be given

Why choose East Staffordshire as a place to work?

Because we are an innovative, integrated Community service covering the East Staffordshire area including the Burton Town area, Uttoxeter and the surrounding Villages.

We work closely across the Nursing teams, AHP's including Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab team including our out of hours service, to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided.

We collaboratively deliver our care across all the professions, recognising the importance for patient centred approach, working together across all the nursing and therapy teams

We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of the care within the living model in all our patient care.

We ensure that all of MPFT's values and behaviours are entwined and embedded within our staff, teams and our patient centred care.

We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our local universities, while also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and the leaders of the future

If you are interested in joining our innovative workforce, then choose East Staffs for the next chapter in your career

Demonstrates accurate, competent technique when taking blood samples from the patients, completing laboratory forms clearly and accurately with patient details, and specifying test requested (speed is required when working in a clinic setting).
Delivers a high quality venepuncture service in the community, taking into consideration the patient's physical, social and emotional care needs.
Monitors programmes of care ensuring that routine blood tests are carried out on a regular basis and in a timely manner.
Takes appropriate action relating to any changes in a patient's condition or circumstances, reporting to the appropriate person without delay.
Undertakes venepuncture for patients as requested by the ILCT, GP's and secondary care.
Works without direct supervision organising own workload, frequently working under pressure to accommodate appointment times.
Maintains accurate records as required by the Trust policy, providing evidence of high quality record keeping skills.
Within own scope of practice offers advice and information to patients and relatives when required, documenting accordingly in the patient's record.
Takes responsibility for maintaining own skills, competencies and knowledge in order to deliver a high quality phlebotomy service.
Participates in further training when required, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development.